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After the success of The Guardian’s Film Appreciation courses, this new Masterclass with Danny Leigh celebrates the power and magic of cinema by examining the lives and movies of individual filmmakers.

Taking place over two days, ten sessions will spotlight some of the most fascinating and influential figures in cinema history – looking at how their creative signatures developed, and their body of work took shape. Through the lens of their lives, the course will explore how a filmmaker’s background, personality and the context of history around them might inform and influence their films.

The course will be led by Guardian film writer and co-presenter of BBC One’s Film programme Danny Leigh with guest hosts including Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw. Speakers will offer personal appreciations of great filmmakers in an atmosphere of conversation and discussion.

Kings Place
90 York Way
N1 9GU London
United Kingdom

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Guardian Masterclasses

Welcome to Guardian masterclasses – a unique programme of learning embedded within one of the world's most forward-thinking media organisations.

Masterclasses offer a broad range of short and long courses across a variety of disciplines from creative writing, journalism, photography and design, film and digital media, music and cultural appreciation.

Harnessing the expertise and specialisms within the organisation, our courses are led by first class and award winning guardian professionals whilst also drawing on the skills and expertise of other leading figures at the forefront of the creative and digital industries.

The programme is aimed at anyone interested in personal or professional development whether that be refining your skills, focusing your ambition or simply broadening your mind and gaining inspiration.